Publication Date - March 15, 2016 *Different publication dates have been listed
5 stars
This haunting and horrific graphic novel depicts the actions of the Soviet government in the 1920's and 1930's against Ukrainian farmers. This is an interesting mix of historical fact and interviews with people who lived through it. The artwork is very good and even the texture and format of the book is beautifully done. I will say that this is very hard to read and I had to take breaks after reading certain sections. The level of violence and suffering that this depicts defies belief which is why this is such an important book to read. It also gives a very good historical background for the current tumult in the region. I received a digital ARC of this graphic novel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Forbidden Orchid by Sharon Biggs Waller
Publication Date - March 8, 2016
3 stars
Set in 1860's England and China, this young adult novel follows Elodie as she tries to save her family after her father fails to complete an expedition to find a rare orchid. I enjoy historical fiction and this has a good set-up but it fell a bit flat for me. I am not even sure how much summary to give because some of the most forward moving sections occur over halfway through the book. So, while some parts were extremely interesting, others were boggled down with too much dialogue and little action. I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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